If you are uncertain whether you qualify for these Grad/Short-Term Academic Staff benefits, contact HR.
Within your first 30 days of employment…
- Review the Benefits Summary
Paid leave information for graduate students can be found in the Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures (GAPP) - Attend a New Employee Benefits Seminar
If you are not able to attend, you can view a recording of the seminar or the presentation slides.
Employees not covered by the WRS
- Graduate Assistants
- Employees-in-Training (including postdocs)
- Fellows and Scholars
- Short-Term Academic Staff
Health Insurance
- State Group Health Insurance
- Uniform Dental Benefits (preventative care)
Optional add-on to State Group Health Insurance
- Uniform Dental Benefits (preventative care)
Supplemental Insurance
Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Not available to fellows, scholars, and some postdocs
Life Insurance
- Individual and Family Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Supplemental Retirement Plans
- UW 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program (SRP))
Not available to fellows, scholars, and some postdocs - Wisconsin Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Not available to fellows, scholars, and some postdocs
Enrollment
For information on how to enroll using My Insurance Benefits, see Get Started: Enrolling in, Reviewing, or Changing Benefits.